2019 has just begun, and record low temperatures accompanied by weather storms have already made their way around the country. For locals of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, you are likely working to perfect your snow day regime to maximize productivity and minimize stress for the winter days ahead - When the weather outside is frightful, here are three strategies to making your time at home delightful!

When applying and interviewing for jobs there is that dreaded period after submitting your resume, or after an interview, when you are waiting for a response. While that waiting period is well worth it if you are offered the role, if you are passed on there is no doubt, it hurts. So how do you handle that news in a way that reflects well on you and sets you up for future success? Here are some suggestions…

The first day at a new job is always full of emotion – Excitement, anxiousness, and sense of curiosity, just to name a few. While it commonly shapes up to be a jam-packed day with HR meetings and learning the ropes, it is important to carve out time with both your manager and the wider team to become familiar with the position, as well as the status of current projects that you will now be a part of. Here are 3 crucial topics to cover off on, setting you up for success day one.

“Should I mention my side hustle during the interview?” - A common question asked by many job seekers deciding how to leverage each piece of their experience when talking to a hiring manager. Truth is, the main thing on your mind when walking into an interview is how to “wow” the company with your professional skills, while translating all of the words on your resume into why you should be the leading candidate for this role. Most of the information listed on resumes is everything that person accomplished at a 9-5 job, but, sometimes, the expertise needed most for your next big break is found in your side gig. To avoid discounting these talents, here is how to sell your side hustle and successfully connect it to the bigger picture.

Throughout the years, it has become more and more apparent that working a 9-5 job is no longer the norm, and traditional careers and culture becoming a thing of the past. Aspects like working from home part time and remote positions have become common over the past decades, but what has recently increased is the desire for a side hustle - A mindset that has become favored by seasoned workers and young professionals alike.